Lillian Schmitt Elementary School

704 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Lillian Schmitt Elementary School, located in Columbus, Indiana, is a public school serving students in the Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation. As a community-focused institution, it emphasizes foundational academic learning while fostering a supportive environment designed to help young students transition successfully through their elementary years. The school serves a diverse student population and is integrated into the larger Columbus community, which is well-known for its architectural significance and focus on public education.

In addition to its core curriculum, Lillian Schmitt Elementary is characterized by its commitment to student growth and social-emotional development. The school typically offers a range of resources, including extracurricular activities, support services, and community outreach initiatives, intended to engage both students and their families. By prioritizing a collaborative atmosphere, the school strives to prepare its students for the challenges of middle school while encouraging them to become active, responsible members of the Columbus community.

704

Total Students

39.7

Full-Time Teachers

17.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

61.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lillian Schmitt Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	408
Hispanic	154
Black	49
Asian	11
Two or More	82

White
408 (58.0%)
Hispanic
154 (21.9%)
Two or More
82 (11.6%)
Black
49 (7.0%)
Asian
11 (1.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Bartholomew Con School Corp
Phone:	(812)376-4307
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	704
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	384
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	51

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 94

Grade 1 106

Grade 2 108

Grade 3 103

Grade 4 111

Grade 5 80

Grade 6 102